DIY Oil Change on MB Melbourne Sprinter

[rockymountainRVer]

Well the service A light came on with 10,800 miles. Time for an oil change. Called four MB dealers and all said they could not take the rig in for 4-5 months out, ugh, not acceptable. Did a lot of research and decided on Blau Parts for an oil change kit https://www.blauparts.com/sprinter-3...cv3-07-17.html Also ordered new air filter and MB oil filter cap wrench. They shipped the order the next day and will arrive in 3 days. Anyone use this kit before? It has been years since I changed my own oil, but with the back logs today, it will be de ja vu all over again.

[Midnightmoon]

I haven't used that specific kit in the past. But, I think that you will find that the Sprinter is one of the easiest vehicles to service on that you will find.

[Bill Johnson]

Originally Posted by rockymountainRVer

Well the service A light came on with 10,800 miles. Time for an oil change. Called four MB dealers and all said they could not take the rig in for 4-5 months out, ugh, not acceptable. Did a lot of research and decided on Blau Parts for an oil change kit https://www.blauparts.com/sprinter-3...cv3-07-17.html Also ordered new air filter and MB oil filter cap wrench. They shipped the order the next day and will arrive in 3 days. Anyone use this kit before? It has been years since I changed my own oil, but with the back logs today, it will be de ja vu all over again.

Is the oil pan larger than the engine?

[Pfflyer]

Originally Posted by Midnightmoon

I haven't used that specific kit in the past. But, I think that you will find that the Sprinter is one of the easiest vehicles to service on that you will find.

Agree for general maintenance. Get a fluid extractor and you wont even need to get on the ground.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you go the plug route make sure your catch pan is large enough and make sure the o-rings are in the right location on the filter.

edit: My extractor is not large enough to drain it all but when it fills up it is easy to empty into another container and then suck again. My first time I used it I pulled the plug just to see what was left and it just dripped a little.

[thirdktm]

It's an easy change.
I'm told it's important to replace the brass o-ring on the drain plug after each oil change.
I use two drain pans to catch the nearly 13 quarts the engine holds.
When adding new oil, pour in 12 quarts, then monitor the dipstick for the final quart.